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not sure how many decades it will take America living down having elected Trump twice
Hoist by our own petard.
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BREAKING: The EPA revokes scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger the public health, removing a key basis for the climate change fight.
Live updates: Trump's EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
The Trump administration revoked a scientific finding at the center of U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, a significant rollback of regulations.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
BREAKING: The EPA revokes scientific finding that greenhouse gases endanger the public health, removing a key basis for the climate change fight.
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Heraskevych’s choice to forfeit the medal chance instead of give up the memorial helmet is the biggest story in Ukraine today. Everyone is heartbroken but there is a unanimous consensus that this was what had to happen rather than to give up.
February 12, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Heraskevych’s choice to forfeit the medal chance instead of give up the memorial helmet is the biggest story in Ukraine today. Everyone is heartbroken but there is a unanimous consensus that this was what had to happen rather than to give up.
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really interesting to me how many professional political commentators have basically retconned the draconian immigration enforcement policies of Obama and Biden out of existence and have completely swallowed the right wing narrative of immigration enforcement
Not going to read them all because jesus fucking christ but this is nasty work from Friedersdorf
February 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
really interesting to me how many professional political commentators have basically retconned the draconian immigration enforcement policies of Obama and Biden out of existence and have completely swallowed the right wing narrative of immigration enforcement
The Republican Party will not be able to come back from Trump II because they are legitimizing the worst racism and behavior of which human beings are capable, not to mention their active participation in destroying the institutions of U.S. democracy. The GOP is now a subversive political actor.
I really do not understand what the hell we #medical professionals are supposed to do with this information.
#EMTALA you idiots. We have to treat everyone who walks in the #hospital door to the same standard. I have never once in my career asked for citizenship or status of my patients.
#EMTALA you idiots. We have to treat everyone who walks in the #hospital door to the same standard. I have never once in my career asked for citizenship or status of my patients.
GOP lawmakers OK measure to require hospitals to ask patients if they're here legally. Sen. Rogers says it's simply gathering data and won't affect whether they get care. But Dems argue some people may stay away - until they're REALLY sick and contagious. tucson.com/news/state-r...
February 12, 2026 at 2:10 AM
The Republican Party will not be able to come back from Trump II because they are legitimizing the worst racism and behavior of which human beings are capable, not to mention their active participation in destroying the institutions of U.S. democracy. The GOP is now a subversive political actor.
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Cartoon by
Drew Sheneman
Drew Sheneman
February 12, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Cartoon by
Drew Sheneman
Drew Sheneman
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At a minimum:
Bring back shame
Notice that Bondi doesn’t turn around.
February 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM
At a minimum:
We care and we are so appreciative of the state's courageous resistance! It's mainstream media that doesn't care.
February 11, 2026 at 7:43 PM
We care and we are so appreciative of the state's courageous resistance! It's mainstream media that doesn't care.
... and a self-satisfied bit$% to boot.
February 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM
... and a self-satisfied bit$% to boot.
Oh please, Pam Bondi could never aspire to a She Wolf monniker. Maybe Shellac Lips? Or Fake Aryan?
February 11, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Oh please, Pam Bondi could never aspire to a She Wolf monniker. Maybe Shellac Lips? Or Fake Aryan?
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We have received numerous credible reports of torture, killing, and inhumane treatment of detained individuals at the Camp East Montana migrant detention facility, located within Fort Bliss. #txlege
February 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM
We have received numerous credible reports of torture, killing, and inhumane treatment of detained individuals at the Camp East Montana migrant detention facility, located within Fort Bliss. #txlege
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the situation who were granted anonymity to share sensitive detail
February 11, 2026 at 7:13 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels, according to three people familiar with the situation who were granted anonymity to share sensitive detail
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One reason Minneapolis remains in the world's eye is we have one of the most robust & independent media ecosystems remaining in the country. You all need this...and more! @mprnews.org @startribune.com @sahanjournal.bsky.social @minnesotareformer.com @minnpost.bsky.social @racketmn.com etc.
February 6, 2026 at 12:12 AM
One reason Minneapolis remains in the world's eye is we have one of the most robust & independent media ecosystems remaining in the country. You all need this...and more! @mprnews.org @startribune.com @sahanjournal.bsky.social @minnesotareformer.com @minnpost.bsky.social @racketmn.com etc.
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the voters of a rich suburban district outside New York City just voted for a Sanders/AOC-endorsed labor organizer who wants to abolish ICE
February 6, 2026 at 3:52 AM
the voters of a rich suburban district outside New York City just voted for a Sanders/AOC-endorsed labor organizer who wants to abolish ICE
Great pic! Cat yoga.
February 6, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Great pic! Cat yoga.
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The idea of storing human beings in actual warehouses, like they are insignificant cargo — items to be bought, sold, and traded — makes me physically ill and somehow makes it seem even worse
The banality of evil is shocking. An ex-Big Lots warehouse for cheap consumer junk is bought by ICE to ship as many as 7,500 handcuffed human beings, as the Trump regime builds a U.S. gulag archipelago
The unthinkable comes to Pa. coal country. My special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/ice-...
The unthinkable comes to Pa. coal country. My special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/ice-...
From Big Lots to warehousing humans: ICE plan sparks fear in Schuylkill County | Will Bunch
A massive warehouse in Tremont. Pa. that once moved cheap goods will now detain migrants in an $119 million ICE deal.
www.inquirer.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:26 AM
The idea of storing human beings in actual warehouses, like they are insignificant cargo — items to be bought, sold, and traded — makes me physically ill and somehow makes it seem even worse
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For those who don't know, Luttig was once considered the intellectual heir to Scalia. He was about as conservative a judge as you could find...
Luttig: It doesn’t matter what the Supreme Court does from this point forward. For two years, the Supreme Court has authorized the absolute lawlessness and unconstitutional activity of this president.
February 6, 2026 at 1:32 AM
For those who don't know, Luttig was once considered the intellectual heir to Scalia. He was about as conservative a judge as you could find...
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The extent to which this administration personally targets and continues the assault on people who embarrass and shame it is particularly despicable.
BREAKING: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos
The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:04 AM
The extent to which this administration personally targets and continues the assault on people who embarrass and shame it is particularly despicable.
What an 'effing moron. That is definitely NOT Tulsi Gabbard's job. Although if Tulsi were willing to give up her current gig to "protect election security," I and other people deeply worried about breaches of our most important security information would sleep much better.
February 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM
What an 'effing moron. That is definitely NOT Tulsi Gabbard's job. Although if Tulsi were willing to give up her current gig to "protect election security," I and other people deeply worried about breaches of our most important security information would sleep much better.
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Do they all get deported now? Is that how this works?
February 5, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Do they all get deported now? Is that how this works?
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NEW: Abigail Spanberger this afternoon ordered that all state agencies leave ICE's 287(g) program.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
Virginia’s New Governor Ends ICE Program. Local Contracts Remain, For Now. - Bolts
Abigail Spanberger left the 287(g) program, which empowered state law enforcement to detain immigrants. Will Democrats also bar local police and sheriffs from the program?
boltsmag.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:36 PM
NEW: Abigail Spanberger this afternoon ordered that all state agencies leave ICE's 287(g) program.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
This means that the state police (and some other agencies) will no longer be empowered to detain and arrest people for ICE.
Big, big move by the governor within weeks of coming into office.
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“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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It's really important for people to internalize that, in the eyes of Washington DC's foreign policy establishment, the biggest sin of the Obama presidency was concluding a deal with Iran that objectively satisfied the demands that Washington DC pretends to believe in.
February 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
It's really important for people to internalize that, in the eyes of Washington DC's foreign policy establishment, the biggest sin of the Obama presidency was concluding a deal with Iran that objectively satisfied the demands that Washington DC pretends to believe in.